Ministries
Benedictines for Peace
Benedictines for Peace (BFP) carries the ancient quest for peace into contemporary times. As the peace and justice outreach of the Erie Benedictine community, BFP members advocate for nonviolence, social change and justice by direct action, prayer and bearing witness.
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St. Benedict Community Center
In June 1999 the Benedictine Sisters purchased the former St. Mary’s Auditorium from the Erie Catholic Diocese. The building was re-dedicated as St. Benedict Community Center August 2000. The mission of St. Benedict Community Center is to provide a recreational facility inclusive of peoples of all races and challenges.
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St. Benedict Education Center
Located in our former high school, Saint Benedict Academy in downtown Erie, SBEC offers intensive case management, academic remediation, job readiness preparation, job development and job placement assistance for some 800 people each year.
The Center provides recreational opportunities for neighborhood children and those in the Erie community who have special needs and face mental or physical challenges.
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Inner-City Art House
The Art House provide classes in the visual, performing and literary arts to at-risk children in Erie in a safe, nourishing and caring environment.
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St. Benedict Child Development Center
Saint Benedict’s Child Development Center was Erie’s first accredited early child care facility. A staff of 40 full and part-time manages a daycare program, head start for migrant children, and infant care.
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Benetwood Apartments
Monastic hospitality is offered to low income, elderly, and handicapped persons at Benetwood. Located on property adjacent to the monastery, the low-rise, 75 apartment building is a government subsidized non-profit facility administered by the community.
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Emmaus Ministries
The Emmaus Soup Kitchen serves 1,000 hot meals each week and its food pantry distributes 30,000 food bags per year. Sister Gus’ Kids Café provides a home cooked meal and recreational opportunities to 70 children a day. Other services include a women’s advocacy program and advocacy for seniors.
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